Which of the following is a positive phase of the Indian Ocean Dipole? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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Which of the following is a positive phase of the Indian Ocean Dipole?
A. No change in sea surface temperatures
B. Cooler than normal sea surface temperatures in the western Indian Ocean
C. Warmer than normal sea surface temperatures in the western Indian Ocean
D. Warmer than normal sea surface temperatures in the eastern Indian Ocean
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A positive Indian Ocean Dipole is characterized by warmer than average sea surface temperatures in the western Indian Ocean and cooler in the east.
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Correct Answer: Option D

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